situated on the banks of the Crocodile River, Nelspruit / Mbombela, Mpumalanga
HIPPO WATERFRONT LODGE & CAMPING is the most peaceful and quiet setting on the banks of the Crocodile River only 10 km out of Nelspruit. We are less than 6 km from the Mbombela Stadium. Affordable, clean, comfortable and fully equipped en-suite timber log chalets and rooms ensures a real rustic and African bush experience. Each self-catering chalet has a magnificent view of the river from its private verandah. Running water, rolling green lawns and lots of indigenous trees offers abundant bird life to this setting as well as visits by the resident hippos.
CONFERENCING
We have conferencing facilities for up to 50 people. A White board, projector DVD & Television are available. The area is air-conditioned, and catering can be arranged.
RESTAURANT & BAR
Breakfast & Dinner is served on our deck overlooking the Crocodile River. A full bar is available. Our conference area can seat 50 people, Hippo Restaurant can seat 50 people.
FISHING
Fishing is allowed on the banks of the Crocodile River will hopefully net you some Baber, eel, carp or yellow finch.
NATURE TRAILS AND WALKS
Take a stroll through along the banks of the Crocodile River for superb birdwatching, and some hippos lounging in the river.
BIRDING
Ideal birding experience. We have already identified over 130 different species of birds at Hippo Waterfront Lodge.
GUIDED TOURS
On request we offer guided tours to the local attractions within the area. Such as Gods Window, Blyde Rivier Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Sudwala caves, Botanical Gardens etc…even a trip to the Kruger National Park.
ACCOMMODATION
Hippo Water Front Lodge offers the best way to live a bit away from the city.
We offer the following accommodation: Self-Catering chalets overlooking the Crocodile River for your perfect holiday. Budget Cabins, Camping Sites and 6 Caravan Sites
LEOPARD CHALETS
These timber chalets are built on stilts each have a double and single bed in each chalet with outdoor covered kitchen on the deck, ensuite bathroom. Braai facilities are also available.
Max Occupancy: 3
Max Adults: 3
ELEPHANT CHALETS
Our Elephant Chalets sleep six. Elephant 1 has two bedrooms. The first bedroom has a double bed, and the second room has four single beds, perfect for a larger family. Attached bathroom, with outdoor undercover kitchen, dining and entertainment area with braai facilities.
Max Occupancy: 6
Max Adults: 6
RHINO CHALETS
Our Rhino Chalets sleep four with two bedrooms. Some chalets have a main bedroom with a double bed and the second room has two single beds. Other chalets have two single beds in each bedroom. Attached bathroom, with outdoor undercover kitchen, dining and entertainment area. Braai facilities are also available.
Max Occupancy: 4
Max Adults: 4
BUFFALO CHALETS (BACKPACKER CHALETS)
Our Buffalo / Backpackers Chalets sleep four with en-suite bathroom. They have 4 single beds each and a shared communal kitchen. Braai facilities are also available. These are also idea accommodation for contract worker /budget accommodation.
Max Occupancy: 4
Max Adults: 4
CAMPING & CARAVAN SITES
We have six caravan stands, each with their own ablution facilities. Each stand has electricity points. There is access to the river for freshwater fishing and hippo viewing. Our restaurant and bar area, as well as conference facilities are also available.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
📞 +27 766840045
✉ info@hippowaterfront.com
www.hippowaterfront.com
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